Sumter, South Carolina vs. The Villages, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Villages, Florida is 25.3% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,415 in The Villages, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Villages, Florida is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in The Villages
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. The Villages, FL
Compared to Sumter, The Villages is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher